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Winemakers Tell the Best StoriesMon, 17 Dec 2018 15:45:31 +0000en-UShourly1Winemakers tell the best stories. Life Between the Vines is a weekly podcast about wine, featuring interviews with those folks who walk the vineyards. These are the real people from all over the world that make wine happen. The growers, the vintners, the cellar rats. Wine shouldn't be scary. So listen in and hear the stories you'll hear nowhere else. You'll never drink wine the same way again.Ray FisterRay Fisterlbtvrj@gmail.comlbtvrj@gmail.com (Ray Fister)Winemakers tell the best stories.Life Between the Vineshttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/LBTV-Square-032515-1440-iTunes.pnghttp://lifebetweenthevines.com
Podcast #300-Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars, Leelanau Peninsula, Traverse City, Michiganhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-300-kasey-wierzba-of-shady-lane-cellars-leelanau-peninsula-traverse-city-michigan/
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:45:29 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=4022http://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-300-kasey-wierzba-of-shady-lane-cellars-leelanau-peninsula-traverse-city-michigan/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-300-kasey-wierzba-of-shady-lane-cellars-leelanau-peninsula-traverse-city-michigan/feed/0There is a great deal of pride that goes with making Michigan wine. These winemakers are creating some very special wines that are just waiting to be discovered. In fact there are nearly 200 operating wineries in the state. We caught up with one of those winemakers in November during our Michigan wine tour. Kasey [...]There is a great deal of pride that goes with making Michigan wine. These winemakers are creating some very special wines that are just waiting to be discovered. In fact there are nearly 200 operating wineries in the state.There is a great deal of pride that goes with making Michigan wine. These winemakers are creating some very special wines that are just waiting to be discovered. In fact there are nearly 200 operating wineries in the state. We caught up with one of those winemakers in November during our Michigan wine tour. Kasey [...]Ray Fister24:12Vino Lingo-Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars, Leelanau Peninsula, Traverse City, Michigan defines “Fermentation Cap” (Podcast #300)http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-kasey-wierzba-of-shady-lane-cellars-leelanau-peninsula-traverse-city-michigan-defines-fermentation-cap-podcast-300/
Mon, 17 Dec 2018 15:42:46 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=4010http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-kasey-wierzba-of-shady-lane-cellars-leelanau-peninsula-traverse-city-michigan-defines-fermentation-cap-podcast-300/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-kasey-wierzba-of-shady-lane-cellars-leelanau-peninsula-traverse-city-michigan-defines-fermentation-cap-podcast-300/feed/0Continuing with our series of winemaker defined wine terms, Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars defines “Fermentation Cap”.Continuing with our series of winemaker defined wine terms, Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars defines “Fermentation Cap”.Continuing with our series of winemaker defined wine terms, Kasey Wierzba of Shady Lane Cellars defines “Fermentation Cap”.Ray Fister53Podcast #299-Mike Moyer, Director Wine & Viticulture, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, Michiganhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-299-mike-moyer-director-wine-viticulture-lake-michigan-college-benton-harbor-michigan/
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:29:48 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=4007http://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-299-mike-moyer-director-wine-viticulture-lake-michigan-college-benton-harbor-michigan/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-299-mike-moyer-director-wine-viticulture-lake-michigan-college-benton-harbor-michigan/feed/0In order to become a well informed winemaker, schooling in wine and viticulture is a must. No pun intended. Mike Moyer is Director of Wine and Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College in Bentor Harbor, Michigan. The Michigan wine industry is growing fast and Mike’s program has people from all different backgrounds learning the finer [...]In order to become a well informed winemaker, schooling in wine and viticulture is a must. No pun intended. Mike Moyer is Director of Wine and Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College in Bentor Harbor, Michigan.In order to become a well informed winemaker, schooling in wine and viticulture is a must. No pun intended. Mike Moyer is Director of Wine and Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College in Bentor Harbor, Michigan. The Michigan wine industry is growing fast and Mike’s program has people from all different backgrounds learning the finer [...]Ray Fister31:20Vino Lingo: Mike Moyer Director Wine & Viticulture, Lake Michigan College, Benton Harbor, Michigan defines “Enology”http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-mike-moyer-director-wine-viticulture-lake-michigan-college-benton-harbor-michigan-defines-enology/
Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:21:58 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3997http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-mike-moyer-director-wine-viticulture-lake-michigan-college-benton-harbor-michigan-defines-enology/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-mike-moyer-director-wine-viticulture-lake-michigan-college-benton-harbor-michigan-defines-enology/feed/0Mike Moyer gives his definition of the term “Enology”. Mike should know as he is the Director of Wine & Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan.Mike Moyer gives his definition of the term “Enology”. Mike should know as he is the Director of Wine & Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan.Mike Moyer gives his definition of the term “Enology”. Mike should know as he is the Director of Wine & Viticulture Technology at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Michigan.Ray Fister42Podcast #298-Wally Maurer of Domaine Berrien Cellars, Berrien Springs, Michiganhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-298-wally-maurer-of-domaine-berrien-cellars-berrien-springs-michigan/
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:39:37 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3993http://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-298-wally-maurer-of-domaine-berrien-cellars-berrien-springs-michigan/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-298-wally-maurer-of-domaine-berrien-cellars-berrien-springs-michigan/feed/0In November we embarked on a four day tour of Michigan wineries which proved to be eye opening. If wine fans have one thing in common (other than wine), they love to turn their friends on to different wines and wineries. So we say, checking out Michigan wine is well worth the time. We travelled [...]In November we embarked on a four day tour of Michigan wineries which proved to be eye opening. If wine fans have one thing in common (other than wine), they love to turn their friends on to different wines and wineries. So we say,In November we embarked on a four day tour of Michigan wineries which proved to be eye opening. If wine fans have one thing in common (other than wine), they love to turn their friends on to different wines and wineries. So we say, checking out Michigan wine is well worth the time. We travelled [...]Ray Fister24:16Vino Lingo-Wally Maurer of Domaine Berrien Cellars, Berrien Springs, Michigan (Podcast #298)http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-wally-maurer-of-domaine-berrien-cellars-berrien-springs-michigan-podcast-298/
Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:39:14 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3987http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-wally-maurer-of-domaine-berrien-cellars-berrien-springs-michigan-podcast-298/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-wally-maurer-of-domaine-berrien-cellars-berrien-springs-michigan-podcast-298/feed/0Listen to Wally Maurer of Domaine Berrien Cellars in Berrien Springs, Michigan define the wine term “Green Harvest”Listen to Wally Maurer of Domaine Berrien Cellars in Berrien Springs, Michigan define the wine term “Green Harvest”Listen to Wally Maurer of Domaine Berrien Cellars in Berrien Springs, Michigan define the wine term “Green Harvest”Ray Fister1:12Podcast #297-Chris Carpenter of Lokoya, Napa Valleyhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-297-chris-carpenter-of-lokoya-napa-valley/
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:52:57 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3984http://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-297-chris-carpenter-of-lokoya-napa-valley/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-297-chris-carpenter-of-lokoya-napa-valley/feed/0If you want to learn about Merlot, Chris Carpenter is the guy to talk to. Chris makes wine in Napa Valley for Lokoya as well as Mt. Brave, Cardinale and La Jota as well as a project in Australia, and he knows great Merlot. Well, he know great wine in general. We had a fantastic [...]If you want to learn about Merlot, Chris Carpenter is the guy to talk to. Chris makes wine in Napa Valley for Lokoya as well as Mt. Brave, Cardinale and La Jota as well as a project in Australia, and he knows great Merlot. Well,If you want to learn about Merlot, Chris Carpenter is the guy to talk to. Chris makes wine in Napa Valley for Lokoya as well as Mt. Brave, Cardinale and La Jota as well as a project in Australia, and he knows great Merlot. Well, he know great wine in general. We had a fantastic [...]Ray Fister32:01Vino Lingo-Chris Carpenter of Lokoya defines the term “Native Yeast” (Podcast #297)http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-chris-carpenter-of-lokoya-defines-the-term-native-yeast-podcast-297/
Mon, 26 Nov 2018 15:44:36 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3978http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-chris-carpenter-of-lokoya-defines-the-term-native-yeast-podcast-297/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-chris-carpenter-of-lokoya-defines-the-term-native-yeast-podcast-297/feed/0Chris Carpenter makes wine for Lokoya, Cardinale, Mt Brave and La Jota in Napa Valley. Here, he defines the wine term “Native Yeast)Chris Carpenter makes wine for Lokoya, Cardinale, Mt Brave and La Jota in Napa Valley. Here, he defines the wine term “Native Yeast)Chris Carpenter makes wine for Lokoya, Cardinale, Mt Brave and La Jota in Napa Valley. Here, he defines the wine term “Native Yeast)Ray Fister59Podcast #296-Shirley Brooks and Eugenia Keegan, Co-chairs 4th Annual Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Auction 2019 Previewhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-296-shirley-brooks-and-eugenia-keegan-co-chairs-4th-annual-willamette-valley-pinot-noir-auction-2019/
Mon, 19 Nov 2018 15:58:01 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3973http://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-296-shirley-brooks-and-eugenia-keegan-co-chairs-4th-annual-willamette-valley-pinot-noir-auction-2019/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-296-shirley-brooks-and-eugenia-keegan-co-chairs-4th-annual-willamette-valley-pinot-noir-auction-2019/feed/0In 2017 we attended our first Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Auction and this was a spectacular show. This event is for the trade and media in the wine industry and it was the third time it was held. Willamette Valley Winemakers gather to offer some of their finest Pinot Noir to auction while helping promote [...]In 2017 we attended our first Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Auction and this was a spectacular show. This event is for the trade and media in the wine industry and it was the third time it was held. Willamette Valley Winemakers gather to offer some of t...In 2017 we attended our first Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Auction and this was a spectacular show. This event is for the trade and media in the wine industry and it was the third time it was held. Willamette Valley Winemakers gather to offer some of their finest Pinot Noir to auction while helping promote [...]Ray Fister28:21Podcast #295-Zachary Smith of Barlow Vineyards, Napa Valleyhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-295-zachary-smith-of-barlow-vineyards-napa-valley/
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:14:31 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3970http://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-295-zachary-smith-of-barlow-vineyards-napa-valley/#respondhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-295-zachary-smith-of-barlow-vineyards-napa-valley/feed/0From our perspective, the smaller the winery the more interesting the wine. Barlow Vineyards is in Calistoga and Zach Smith is the Vineyard Manager as well as National Sales Manager. Barlow makes the kind of wines that they like to drink. And large production is not what they do. They focus on the wine, not [...]From our perspective, the smaller the winery the more interesting the wine. Barlow Vineyards is in Calistoga and Zach Smith is the Vineyard Manager as well as National Sales Manager. Barlow makes the kind of wines that they like to drink.From our perspective, the smaller the winery the more interesting the wine. Barlow Vineyards is in Calistoga and Zach Smith is the Vineyard Manager as well as National Sales Manager. Barlow makes the kind of wines that they like to drink. And large production is not what they do. They focus on the wine, not [...]Ray Fister27:44Vino Lingo-Zach Smith of Barlow Vineyards defines “Barrouge” (Podcast #295)http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-zach-smith-of-barlow-vineyards-defines-barrouge-podcast-295/
Mon, 12 Nov 2018 16:04:10 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3964For this Vino Lingo segment, Zach Smith of Barlow Vineyards in Napa Valley defines the wine term “Barrouge”For this Vino Lingo segment, Zach Smith of Barlow Vineyards in Napa Valley defines the wine term “Barrouge”For this Vino Lingo segment, Zach Smith of Barlow Vineyards in Napa Valley defines the wine term “Barrouge”Ray Fister17Podcast #294-Molly Lyman of Volker Eisele Family Estate, Napa Valleyhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-294-molly-lyman-of-volker-eisele-family-estate-napa-valley/
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:07:08 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3960Back in October 2011 we interviewed a man who helped bring great change to Napa Valley. Volker Eisele worked to protect the Valley preventing unwanted development in the farming community. That was podcast #43 (October, 2011). It’s worth a listen today as well. But for this podcast we interviewed Molly Lyman who is the Winemaker [...]Back in October 2011 we interviewed a man who helped bring great change to Napa Valley. Volker Eisele worked to protect the Valley preventing unwanted development in the farming community. That was podcast #43 (October, 2011).Back in October 2011 we interviewed a man who helped bring great change to Napa Valley. Volker Eisele worked to protect the Valley preventing unwanted development in the farming community. That was podcast #43 (October, 2011). It’s worth a listen today as well. But for this podcast we interviewed Molly Lyman who is the Winemaker [...]Ray Fister24:20Vino Lingo: Molly Lyman of Volker Eisele Family Estate defines the wine term “ASS-WIPE”http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-molly-lyman-of-volker-eisele-family-estate-defines-the-wine-term-ass-wipe/
Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:06:30 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3953Think you heard ’em all? Well here is Volker Eisele Family Estate Winemaker Molly Lyman defining the wine term “ASS-WIPE”Think you heard ’em all? Well here is Volker Eisele Family Estate Winemaker Molly Lyman defining the wine term “ASS-WIPE”Think you heard ’em all? Well here is Volker Eisele Family Estate Winemaker Molly Lyman defining the wine term “ASS-WIPE”Ray Fister46Podcast #293-Ken Freeman of Freeman Vineyard & Winery, Sonomahttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-293-ken-freeman-of-freeman-vineyard-winery-sonoma/
Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:51:46 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3946Pinot Noir certainly dominates the landscape in much of Sonoma especially since the movie Sideways was released years ago. Freeman Vineyard and Winery benefitted from the heavy press that Pinot received, but right along side that is Chardonnay. Ken Freeman and his winemaker wife Kiko have manged to create a winery making exceptional wines hidden [...]Pinot Noir certainly dominates the landscape in much of Sonoma especially since the movie Sideways was released years ago. Freeman Vineyard and Winery benefitted from the heavy press that Pinot received, but right along side that is Chardonnay.Pinot Noir certainly dominates the landscape in much of Sonoma especially since the movie Sideways was released years ago. Freeman Vineyard and Winery benefitted from the heavy press that Pinot received, but right along side that is Chardonnay. Ken Freeman and his winemaker wife Kiko have manged to create a winery making exceptional wines hidden [...]Ray Fister24:32Vino Lingo-Ken Freeman of Freeman Vineyard & Winery, Sonoma (Podcast #293)http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-ken-freeman-of-freeman-vineyard-winery-sonoma-podcast-293/
Wed, 24 Oct 2018 13:43:04 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3941Ken Freeman of Freeman Vineyard & Winery in Sonoma defines the term “Quaffable”Ken Freeman of Freeman Vineyard & Winery in Sonoma defines the term “Quaffable”Ken Freeman of Freeman Vineyard & Winery in Sonoma defines the term “Quaffable”Ray Fister10Podcast #292-Thomas Wargovich of Gratus Vineyards, Pope Valley, Napa Valleyhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-292-thomas-wargovich-of-gratus-vineyards-pope-valley-napa-valley/
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:54:17 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3936Exploring the nooks and crannies of wine country can be just as much fun as drinking the wine itself. Almost. You can spend days seeking out tiny mountain roads and lesser known AVA’s. Pope Valley is a hidden gem just to the east of Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. Worth the drive, Pope Valley is [...]Exploring the nooks and crannies of wine country can be just as much fun as drinking the wine itself. Almost. You can spend days seeking out tiny mountain roads and lesser known AVA’s. Pope Valley is a hidden gem just to the east of Howell Mountain in ...Exploring the nooks and crannies of wine country can be just as much fun as drinking the wine itself. Almost. You can spend days seeking out tiny mountain roads and lesser known AVA’s. Pope Valley is a hidden gem just to the east of Howell Mountain in Napa Valley. Worth the drive, Pope Valley is [...]Ray Fister29:00Vino Lingo-Thomas Wargovich of Gratus Vineyards defines the term “Saign´ee Method”http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-thomas-wargovich-of-gratus-vineyards-defines-the-term-saignee-method/
Mon, 15 Oct 2018 15:47:14 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3930Thomas Wargovich, proprietor of Gratus Vineyards in Pope Valley give us his definition of the wine term “Saign´ee Method”Thomas Wargovich, proprietor of Gratus Vineyards in Pope Valley give us his definition of the wine term “Saign´ee Method”Thomas Wargovich, proprietor of Gratus Vineyards in Pope Valley give us his definition of the wine term “Saign´ee Method”Ray Fister49Podcast #291-Karin Warnelius-Miller of Garden Creek Vineyards, Alexander Valleyhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-291-karin-warnelius-miller-of-garden-creek-vineyards-alexander-valley/
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 22:01:23 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3925Alexander Valley is one of the most delightful areas of wine country that you will ever find. A peaceful, off the beaten path place that takes you away from the heavy tourist crowds found in the surrounding areas. Frankly, it is a must visit area. Karin Warnelius-Miller along with her husband Justin own Garden Creek [...]Alexander Valley is one of the most delightful areas of wine country that you will ever find. A peaceful, off the beaten path place that takes you away from the heavy tourist crowds found in the surrounding areas. Frankly, it is a must visit area.Alexander Valley is one of the most delightful areas of wine country that you will ever find. A peaceful, off the beaten path place that takes you away from the heavy tourist crowds found in the surrounding areas. Frankly, it is a must visit area. Karin Warnelius-Miller along with her husband Justin own Garden Creek [...]Ray Fister31:20Vino Lingo-Karin Warnelius Miller defines the term “Vigneron” (Podcast #291)http://lifebetweenthevines.com/vino-lingo-karin-warnelius-miller-defines-the-term-vigneron-podcast-219/
Tue, 09 Oct 2018 16:30:08 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3917Karin Warnelius-Miller of Garden Creek Vineyards defines the wine term “Vigneron”Karin Warnelius-Miller of Garden Creek Vineyards defines the wine term “Vigneron”Karin Warnelius-Miller of Garden Creek Vineyards defines the wine term “Vigneron”Ray Fister31Podcast #290-Laura Diaz Munoz of Ehlers Estate, Napa Valleyhttp://lifebetweenthevines.com/podcast-290-laura-diaz-munoz-of-ehlers-estate-napa-valley/
Mon, 01 Oct 2018 16:41:37 +0000http://lifebetweenthevines.com/?p=3912Is there a difference making wine in Spain as opposed to the United States? The end result is still the same, right? Laura Diaz Munoz is originally from Spain and now makes wine in Napa Valley at Ehlers Estate. The grapes are different but end result is a quality bottle of wine. Here Laura talks [...]Is there a difference making wine in Spain as opposed to the United States? The end result is still the same, right? Laura Diaz Munoz is originally from Spain and now makes wine in Napa Valley at Ehlers Estate.Is there a difference making wine in Spain as opposed to the United States? The end result is still the same, right? Laura Diaz Munoz is originally from Spain and now makes wine in Napa Valley at Ehlers Estate. The grapes are different but end result is a quality bottle of wine. Here Laura talks [...]Ray Fister24:19